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SoWashCo Community Education
WELCOME
SoWashCo Community Education is proud to serve our community by providing lifelong learning for all. Whether you're ready to learn a new skill, prepare your child for early learning or want to share your knowledge with the community, we're here for you. We serve all or parts of the communities of Afton, Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, as well as, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. We are committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, integrity and relationships.
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Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
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Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
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Learn about the latest Featured Classes and Activities from Community Education.
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TGA’s Golf & Pickleball Camp offers a fun, active, and skill-building experience with expert coaching, small group instruction (8:1 student-to-coach ratio), and all equipment provided at no extra cost.
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Check out all of our summer activities at commed.sowashco.org/catalogs or sign up at sowashco.ce.eleyo.com.
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Learn English and gain job skills in our free Work Experience Class.
- Who can join:
- Recently graduated English Language Learner (ELL) high school students
- Any English as a Second Language (ESL) student age 17 or older
- Not currently enrolled in K-12 schools
- Intermediate English level or higher
- What you'll do:
- Improve your workplace English
- Build your resume and practice interviewing
- Learn and earn Microsoft Office and ServSafe certifications
- Gain hands-on kitchen and customer service experience
- Learn barista skills and more
- Class Schedule:
- Monday-Thursday
- 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- June 15-August 6
- Location: District Program Center, 8400 E. Point Douglas Rd. in Cottage Grove
For more information or to sign up call 651-425-6634.
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Raising Confident and Resilient Children in a New Culture
The workshop will cover:
- Cultural Adjustment
- Parent-Child Communication
- School Success Tips
- Partnering with Teachers
Workshop details:
- Mondays: June 1, 8 and 15, 2025
- 6-7:30 p.m.
- Location:
District Program Center
8400 E Point Douglas Rd. S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016 - 3 sessions for $59
- Facilitated by Joyce Mwaura, Educator and Community Teacher
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Learn safe handling, groundwork and grooming. Build confidence and leadership skills through clear communication with horses. No experience necessary.
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays, June 4-Sept. 3 at Serenity Farms in Stillwater
- 1 session, $100
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Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
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- Join the Great Rivers team as an Adult Education Teacher at Dakota County Jail.
- Teach GED, English, and career skills
- Monday-Friday
- Hours (Schedule varies, see posting):
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.
- Salary based on teacher contract, experience and education
- Must hold MN teaching license
- Make a difference for adult learners.
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All ages!
No registration required!
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